Not only is hiking something fun to do during any time of the day, hiking provides benefits that can enhance your life overall. That's why we made a list of the top places to hike near Diamond City, Arkansas. Check out our list down below.
Easy
Baker Prairie Loop
Length: .7 miles
Key Features: Wild flowers
Distance from Our Resort: Around 35-minute drive
Big Spring Nature Trail
Length: 2.75 miles
Key Features: R. M. Ruthven Rainbow Arch Bridge and Anglin-Tinnon Railroad Workers' Memorial
Distance from Our Resort: Around 50-minute drive
Donaho Walking Trail
Length: .75 miles
Key Feature: View of Bull Shoals Lake
Distance from Our Resort: Around 10-minute walk
Old Railroad Trail (Gilbert)
Length: 1.7 miles
Key Features: Historic Gilbert General Store and Buffalo River National Park
Distance from Our Resort: Around 1-hour-and-15-minute drive
Moderate
Bluff Trail to Cave
Length: 1.5 miles
Key Features: Waterfall and cave
Distance from Our Resort: Around 50-minute drive
Busiek Yellow Trail
Length: 4.3 miles
Key Feature: Waterfall and Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
Distance from Our Resort: Around 1-hour drive
Indian Rock House Nature Trail
Length: 4.3 miles
Key Features: Indian Rockhouse Cave and waterfalls
Distance from Our Resort: Around 1-hour drive
Whitaker Point
Length: 2.9 miles
Key Features: Crag overlooking Whitaker Creek and small waterfalls
Distance from Our Resort: Around 1-hour-and-40-minute drive
Difficult
Hemmed in Hollow Trail
Length: 5.5 miles
Key Features: Waterfall and Buffalo National River
Distance from Our Resort: Around 1-hour-and-15-minute drive
Why go hiking?
Hopefully you find these hikes as enjoyable as we do. If you're still skeptical about trying these hikes, you should know that hiking is very beneficial for your overall well being.
Some of the benefits of hiking are: 1. The peaceful atmosphere in nature promotes togetherness for family and friends 2. The activity is cheap and good for all ages 3. Hiking can improve overall wellness 4. You get to see beautiful plants and animals 5. Hiking as a tourist attraction can benefit communities
We hope you try some of the hikes near Diamond City while staying with us. If you're looking for a satisfying place to eat after trying one of these hikes, check out our restaurants page.